Marine Exchange of Alaska

• Marine Careers Introduction
• Vessel Types
• Career Paths
• Training Opportunities
• Maritime Academies

Types of Vessels and Jobs

There are many different types of jobs available in the Maritime Industry in Alaska.

The different types of ships trading in Alaska include:

Tankers, especially those carrying oil from Valdez to the lower 48 . . .	or containerships such as those running from Washington State to Anchorage, Kodiak and Dutch Harbor . . .
Roll On /Roll Off carriers such as Totem Ocean Trailer Express new Midnight Sun . . . or . . .
A containership such as the APL CHINA that runs from Oakland, California to Dutch Harbor and then to the Far East and back . . .
Alaska Marine Highway System vessels such as the COLUMBIA and the KENNICOTT
A small passenger vessel such as the Spirit of Alaska . . .
Anchor handling, tug supply, tanker escort or towing vessels . . . to name just a few . . .
Jobs may also be available aboard U.S. flag passenger ships such as the PRIDE OF ALOHA operated by NCL in Hawaii . . .